CHAPTER 1

Kailey‘s POV

 

“Those damn bastards,” I muttered, taking my boots off and throwing them to the side. “Just wait till Kyle gets a hold of you.”

 

Huffing, I slammed the door shut and crashed face-flat onto the couch.

 

“Ugh,” I moaned, feeling my bones pop. “What I'd give to have a normal day at work.”

 

Who was I kidding?

 

Being an omega and deemed a disgrace in a pack filled with powerhouses could never happen.

 

Not to talk of my spaghetti arms not helping in any way.

 

Suddenly, a phone beeped, causing me to jerk.

 

I looked around, a frown settling on my face. Was Kyle at home?

 

Propping myself up, I sat on the couch, my eyes scanning for the device.

 

Just as I was about to give up, it beeped again, and I sprang to my feet, tracking the source.

 

Following the sound, I saw the device lying on the floor, with half of it buried under a pile of Kyle's clothes.

 

I rolled my eyes, going to pick it up, my hands freezing as a piece of clothing caught my eye.

 

“W–what?” I whispered, my face going pale, as I shakily pulled out a red dress.

 

I shook my head, looking up the stairs in dismay as more pieces of clothing came into view.

 

My eyes widened in horror.

 

No, no, no no!

 

Kyle wouldn't do this to me.

 

Tears ran down my cheeks as I shook my head repeatedly.

 

My heart quaked as I stumbled to my feet, gripping the banisters like my life depended on it.

 

My foot caught a shoe, causing me to pause as I stared at the expensive-looking heel. No doubt, this belonged to a female.

 

“Kyle!!” I screamed, rushing up the stairs as tears gushed down my face like an opened dam.

 

I burst into the room, frantic, only for my heart to crash.

 

Standing before me naked was my boyfriend, with another woman sitting on the bed with the duvet pulled to her chest.

 

The smell of sex hung in the air, making it undeniable what they had done.

 

"H-how,” I stammered, pointing at his chest. “How could you do this to me? How could you cheat on me?”

 

Kyle ran a hand lazily through his hair, “I didn't cheat on you.”

 

“Then what is this?” I screamed. “We had promised to keep each other till you took over as the head warrior! But you went around having sex? Kyle! What happened to us becoming fated mates?!”

 

“Simple,” he shrugged, “it won't happen.”

 

I took a step back, looking at him in disbelief. “Is this a joke?”

 

“Do you see me smiling?” He deadpanned, “Look, Kailey, it was fun while it lasted, but now it has to end.”

 

“End?” I repeated, gobsmacked he could talk this way to me.

 

“Don't play a fool, Kailey.” He coldly said, “You and I both know we can't be together.”

 

“But we already promised.”

 

“Bullshit!” He said, “I only said that to get to you, and do you think I am as pathetic as you are? She is my mate."

 

My heart thumped as his words sank in, and my eyes unconsciously landed on the lady sitting on the bed, watching us with amusement, twirling in those green orbs.

 

She knew.

 

Kyle was only using me to pass the time.

 

So all this while we had been together, he was playing me?

 

Tears ran down my eyes as a sob escaped my lips. “Why would you do this?”

 

“I felt pity for you.” He laughed, “Did you think I'd love an omega who was dumped by her own family? Tch, you are a disgrace to the pack; why would I want to be with you?”

 

His words poked a hole in my heart as unwanted memories made their way into my head.

 

At the age of sixteen, my parents disowned me and forced me out of the house for being weak.

 

I had met Kyle then, and since I had no place to stay, he offered me a place, telling me he had a crush on me since we were young.

 

I had dealt with every cruel thing I suffered because I had Kyle. But now, learning it was all a scheme, I... I had no idea what to think.

 

“Pack your things and leave." Kyle continued, his voice emotionless.

 

Looking at his face through blurry eyes, I felt no remorse from him.

 

I was nineteen already. So during those four years we were together, he didn't like me?

 

I sniffled, wiping my tears harshly from my cheeks. “F–fine. Since that's what you want, then let's break up.”

 

“Tch,” he scoffed. “Get out.”

 

I walked to the door, stopping to look back. “You are a pig. I hope the moon goddess punishes you for this.”

 

“You…!” His face turned purple with rage, but I slammed the door before he could get to me.

 

I rushed to my room, dragging my luggage and snagging a few of my clothes, which were dried.

 

Since I didn't have many outfits, packing was a breeze, and in no time, I was out of the house.

 

Dragging my luggage down the road, I grew flustered.

 

I had nowhere to go, and I wasn't allowed in the pack house.

 

My eyes reddened as tears fell once more.

 

Why was I an omega? Why was I born this way?

 

Why was I different from the rest and hated for it? Why was the moon goddess punishing me this way?

 

I sobbed, pulling my sweater to cover my face.

 

Couldn't my parents have killed me when I was little?

 

Hiccuping, I cleaned my face, sniffling.

 

It was getting late, and patrols would start soon.

 

If I was seen outside, then those guards would bully me. Again.

 

First, I needed a place to spend the night.

 

I dragged my luggage to the pack house, remembering there was an abandoned shack—built for refugees—beside it.

 

Quietly, I made my way into the old wooden shack, pushing the door open.

 

The door opened with a creak as dust fell.

 

It had been a long time since anyone was here, but it would do for now.

 

Thankful for my night vision, I navigated through the dark space, deciding to settle on one of the beds.

 

I pulled the thin sheet off, flicking off the dust that had accumulated over time.

 

I sneezed as a puff of dirt rose into the air.

 

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

 

Startled, I gripped the sheet to my chest, holding my breath.

 

Was this the patrol?

 

Did they notice someone was here, so they wanted to check it out?

 

Persistently, the knock continued, until an obnoxious voice sounded. “Kailey, we know you are in there.”

 

Anger coursed through me as I recognized the voice. It was Kyle's friends. What do they want?

 

“Come on, Kailey, Kyle wants us to pass a message.” Another gaggled, “He says he's sorry. He just said those words because his mate was beside him.”

 

My eyes flashed, and I almost growled at them.

 

Do they think I was stupid?

 

Ever since I started dating Kyle, these people always bullied me, and Kyle allowed it.

 

Back then, I had no choice but to let it go because they were Kyle's friends, but no more.

 

Fuck them! And fuck Kyle too!

 

“If you don't believe us, then it's none of our business.” Gordon, the crony head, AKA Kyle's second in command, said. “But, Kyle kindly reminds, he's not done with you. Until he takes that virginity of yours, that is.”

 

At that, the brainless fools all burst into laughter, and I tightened my fists.

 

It was taking everything in me not to yell fuck off, but they outnumbered me, and this door was too thin to hold on to their brute force.

 

To think, this was the people meant to guard the pack as warriors. Our lives were in danger.

 

Seeing as I wasn't going to say anything, they grew bored and soon left.

 

I held my breath till their footsteps faded away.

 

I let out a sigh of relief, crashing onto the bed, which groaned with my weight. The wood was old, and I was scared the bow would break, so I sat on the ground.

 

It wasn't long, but Kyle's friends had already learned of the breakup. Hah, I wonder who else knows. I am sure the whole pack must be laughing their asses off.

 

I won't let Kyle win though.

 

True, I had never slept with Kyle all these years we were dating, but now I was glad I never did.

 

I knew Kyle could do things to me since the alpha didn't care about my well-being, but I wasn't going to back down!

 

“I'll get my revenge,” I muttered, my lips stretching into a smile.

 

I just knew how to go about it.